The Rev James Lawson: The Non-Violence Struggle 12-11-2007 2 of 2

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Includes descriptive metadata provided by producer in QuickTime movie file: "The Non-Violence Struggle - Video - The Rev James Lawson The Non-Violence Struggle 12-11-2007 2 of 2." Video of a class session. Lawson continues a lecture on nonviolence in general. He asks that students who are unsure about the value of nonviolence take a critical look at whether violence accomplishes anything. He illustrates the efficacy of nonviolence with anecdotes. The class goes over a study guide with which they will prepare for their exam, and then Lawson asks them to tell about their own stands on nonviolence. Their participation is difficult to hear. Lawson responds to them and incidentally expounds on various topics including the Native American leader Tecumseh, the changing power relationship between the U.S. and China, the trasnportation-dependent food system of today, and the antisocial character of corporate power.